Virtual Workplace

Power isn't measured in height or physical strength. Real power comes from the widening of pupils when you enter a room. Meg Harris wields her calculated sexuality like both shield and weapon, transforming Metropolitan Library's stuffy exhibitions into cultural sensations. When she acquires explicit medieval manuscripts for her most provocative exhibition yet, she doesn't expect Landon Reid—aristocratic heir demanding his family's private legacy be returned. "I strut into Metropolitan Library, my red-bottomed heels announcing my arrival before I do. My fitted pencil skirt and silk blouse ...

An enemies to lovers instalove office romance. Maria They call me Miss Big, and not just because of my size; I’ve got a reputation for bringing in the big clients. So when a promotion comes up at work, I’m confident it’s mine. Until I meet the competition, Jack. He’s suave, confident, and totally into me. For the first time in my life, I’m thinking about something other than my career. But is his attention just a tactic to throw me off my game, or has Miss Big reeled in another conquest? Jack Sales is a cutthroat business, and I pride myself on being one of the best. Only one ...

She's his boss. He's had a crush on her for a couple of summers now. Can Toni and Griffin mix business and pleasure while making sure the teens they're in charge of stay in line? Griffin Johnson likes getting away from his brothers and the ranch every summer, going to Camp Clear Creek, where he's a counselor for teenage boys. Finally, some peace. He loves his brothers, don't get him wrong. He just needs a break sometimes. His desire to work at Clear Creek has nothing to do with the curvy, gorgeous Toni Beardall. Noo, nothing at all. Toni has just been promoted to the senior director at camp...

"A rocket ride of action, political intrigue, and suspense."—San Diego Magazine "A sharp thriller. Russell has us in the palm of his hand."—Chicago Tribune "Ingeniously imagined and skillfully told, Political Suicide must be included in any list of this year's best thrillers."—San Diego Union-Tribune Will Travis is an undercover corporate investigator whose job involves low-key assignments like checking out the service at Washington, DC, hotel bars and reporting back to management. But his evening takes an unexpected turn when he interrupts an attempted murder. Soon, Will is on the ...

In a rapidly evolving business landscape where AI, remote work, and shifting employee expectations have fundamentally changed how we work, leaders need evidence-based strategies to navigate complexity and build resilient organizations. Dr. Jonathan H. Westover delivers exactly that with this groundbreaking practitioner-oriented research book. Drawing on cutting-edge research and decades of organizational consulting experience, Dr. Westover provides an essential roadmap for forward-thinking leaders, HR professionals, and managers who understand that yesterday's workplace solutions no longer ...

He broke me in high school. Now he sets my body on fire. Owen was my first love—and my first betrayal. A cruel bet, a shattered heart, and a vow to never trust again. Years later, he’s a billionaire CEO, and I’m out of a job. His solution? Become his personal assistant. Then my violent ex comes back, and Owen makes me an offer—move in with him for my safety. Now, I live under his roof. Sleep in his sheets. Burn for his touch. His hands own me in ways I swore no man ever would again. And when he whispers that I’m his, I want to believe it. But my past isn’t ready to let me go. ...

He's the grump with a shattered past. She's the sunshine determined to put him back together—if his demons don't break them both first. I don’t do smiles. I don’t do team bonding, calendar shoots, or charity events. I play hockey. I stay out of the spotlight. After what happened, I learned two things: never get close enough to get burned and trust is just another word for weakness. Then Lily Thompson storms into my life—PR sunshine wrapped in floral dresses and relentless optimism. Her job? Drag me, the resident grump, into her world of photo ops and feel-good content. Her goal? ...

The Complete Series in One Novel-Length Compendium! Prestigious Schools of Magic and Wizardry train the brightest and boldest magic users... ...but alas, Magical Community College is a whole different flying ballgame. Living in the big city isn't all it's cracked up to be. Brian's job sucks, his boss is overbearing, and he doesn't see much future in it. That is, until he walks into the halls of MCC, Magical Community College. He's just there to fix their server, but the hidden world of magic and the magicians who practice it need someone with his powers right now! See, his ability to solve ...

101 Short Romance Outlines: Plots for Contemporary Romance in Duet Format with Alternating Viewpoints of Heroine/Hero Elevate your writing journey with an engaging plot outline for your next short romance, whether you are an aspiring author or a seasoned writer tackling a new genre! Discover Your Next Romance Plot: Make your writing dreams a reality with these carefully crafted outlines designed to inspire and energize your storytelling process. Romances are about feelings and the writer must show these feelings through the characters and their actions/reactions. Using an outline is the ...

My matchmaking algorithm is perfect. It’s never wrong. Until it matches me with him. Dr. Wren Sinclair designs matchmaking algorithms for Manhattan’s elite. She also eats lunch alone and hides behind oversized cardigans. When her system generates an impossible result—99.7% compatibility with Thane Montrose, the ruthless billionaire who owns half her company—she’s convinced it’s a catastrophic error. He’s never even looked at her twice. But when Thane suggests they “test the theory,” Wren discovers her data doesn’t lie. His touch sets her pulse racing. His voice makes her...

I love my wife... ...but we both need a little more excitement! Counseling was her idea...so were the odd new WifeEye devices in every room. No instructions, no support line, just another piece of weird, useless tech. Well, that's what I thought, before WifeEye lowered our inhibitions, turning Rachel into the hot, subservient MILF she's always longed to be, and me into a dominant alpha male, It's a good thing, too, because she suddenly wants to share me, with her best friend, our neighbor's daughter, and my hot, college intern as well, all living to serve my carnal desires privately at the ...

A steamy boss secretary romance. I'm barely thirty, yet I'm already a widow. Ethan, my two-year old, is the light of my life. I've been a complete mess since my husband's passing because every single day, I must live with the knowledge that I'm the one to blame. I'm nothing but a hollow shell, trying to be strong for Ethan, and failing miserably. Yet surprisingly, all it takes is one jolt to bring her back to life; an opportunity to work with the reclusive wealthy man in the penthouse upstairs. Weston Hanson is odd, beautiful, sweet, playful, and unlike anyone I've ever met before. And ...

This book examines different types of employee problems in organizations. Specifically, it analyzes workplace rumors, lies, social loafing, and deviance. Each of these issues are addressed in terms of causes, effects, and methods of prevention. The text is written for easy reader understanding at all levels, and examples are used throughout for illustration and clarification.

Tyra Campbell has it all—a fast-paced career as a top advertising executive, a chic city apartment, and a future seemingly set in stone. But beneath the surface of her polished life lies a longing for something more. When a work assignment takes her to a picturesque apple orchard in rural Indiana, Tyra finds herself captivated by the orchard’s charm—and its ruggedly handsome owner and billionaire Lucas Worthington. Lucas, with his warm smile and patient ways, introduces Tyra to the beauty of slow living and the satisfaction of building something real. But just as Tyra begins to ...

He couldn't envision his happily ever after, she showed him they don't all look the same. Noah’s nightmares haunt his days. If he doesn’t want to give an unsuspecting wife a midnight glimpse of combat, he should probably make sure to never ever get one. He buries himself in his construction company and closes the door on love forever. Molly shatters a sculpture—and with it, her dreams of impressing the only gallery owner in this small town. But through the fog of humiliation emerges a business opportunity with one of the town’s favorite sons, a veteran universally lauded a hero for ...

A timely, thought-provoking, and heart-opening book that reframes the conversation around diversity and inclusion by offering a new vision for creating harmony in the workplace. Featuring inspiring stories from: John Alaimo, Karen Borofski, Claudia Cauterucci, Kristen Crockett, Dianne Eldridge, Quentin Finney, Marcella Gravalese, J.Reggie Hall, Rishi Kumar, Kayleigh O’Keefe, M. Reali-Elliott ~ ~ ~ The word diversity has become a loaded term in American corporate culture. Worse still, much of our current culture seeks to blame, shame, and silence individuals who genuinely want to engage ...

A rookie firefighter, a quiet hero, and a dog who brings them together. After a tragic house fire claims two lives, rookie firefighter Tyler Morgan is left reeling from the weight of his first failed rescue. The only bright spot? A golden Labrador they manage to save - Maggie, a gentle soul who becomes his quiet anchor through the storm. Veteran firefighter Adam Brooks has seen loss before, but something about Tyler's grief and vulnerability strikes a chord, as it reminds him of his younger self. When station policy forces them to give up the dog, Adam adopts Maggie instead - offering Tyler...

What if the reason you feel disconnected… isn’t because something’s wrong with you—but because you’ve been performing instead of belonging? In a world obsessed with performance, perfection, and polished personas, STOP Overthinking It is a rallying cry to come back to what makes us human: real connection. Dr. Jolene Church—Workplace Culture Whisperer, leadership expert, and award-winning speaker—pulls back the curtain on why so many of us feel unseen, undervalued, and anxious in our relationships. With raw honesty, heartfelt stories, and the latest research on emotional ...

Thrive in a world with unwritten rules… before now. The Corporate Life Survival Guide is a detailed how-to book on mastering office politics. With chapters on workplace life, situations to avoid, and achieving a work/life balance, it draws on the author’s quarter century of experience as an employee, contractor, and consultant. Insightful guidance and illustrative anecdotes will help you understand important missteps, the consequences, and how to prevent them. Always practical, the book will quickly improve the savvy of workers who are new to office life, making a successful career ...

Will AI Take My Job? 2023 First Edition Written by a real person (Matt Rouse) assisted by several AI applications, but not assisted in writing this book's content. It's all me, folks! (And Kari and Alicia's fabulous editing too.) In a world where AI's rapid advancements are reshaping the landscape of industries, job roles, and corporate dynamics, staying ahead of the curve isn't just a luxury; it's a necessity. The sudden emergence of generative AI caught everyone off guard at every level of the corporate hierarchy, entrepreneurs, contractors, vendors... You name it. Whether AI will take ...